Quiz - Debunking Common Dog Training Myths

Debunking Common Dog Training Myths Quiz

Dog training is full of differing opinions, myths, and old wife’s tales. With so much conflicting information, how do you know what theories are based on science and which are just myths or debunked ideas? Take the quiz to test your knowledge!

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Not all dogs have to go on walks for exercise, they can tug, play, fetch or other activities.

True

False

2 / 11

Some dogs prefer to stay home than run errands or go on trips with us.

True

False

3 / 11

Dogs can hold a grudge or stay mad at us

True

False

4 / 11

When dogs bark and lunge on leash, they are being protective

True

False

5 / 11

Dogs are stubborn

True

False

6 / 11

Any dog can be a service dog

True

False

7 / 11

A dog may wag their tail, as they bite someone or something

True

False

8 / 11

Some dogs are not food motivated

True

False

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A hyper dog is a happy dog

True

False

10 / 11

The neck is the strongest part of a dogs body

True

False

11 / 11

All dogs like to meet other dogs when they are on a walk

True

False

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Not all dogs have to go on walks for exercise, they can tug, play, fetch or other activities.

Correct!

Some dogs prefer to stay home than run errands or go on trips with us.

Correct!

Dogs can hold a grudge or stay mad at us

Correct!
Dogs don’t hold grudges

When dogs bark and lunge on leash, they are being protective

Correct!
Dogs are not always protecting us if they are barking on leash; in most cases they are afraid, nervous or stressed.

Dogs are stubborn

Correct!
Dogs are not stubborn. If a dog is acting “stubborn” they may be confused, unsure, scared or unclear about what you want.

Any dog can be a service dog

Correct!
Being a service dog takes special skills, the right personality and a lot of training.

A dog may wag their tail, as they bite someone or something

Correct!
A wagging tail does not always mean the dog is happy. Tail wagging is often a sign of arousal, not always that the dog is happy.

Some dogs are not food motivated

Correct!
Dogs that do not seem to be food motivated may be fearful.

A hyper dog is a happy dog

Correct!
Hyper dogs are commonly misunderstood and, often, they are actually stressed.

The neck is the strongest part of a dogs body

Correct!
A dog’s neck is not the strongest part of the body. The trachea and esophagus can be damaged easily when pressure from a collar is applied.

All dogs like to meet other dogs when they are on a walk

Correct!
Many dogs do not like to be greeted by other dogs on walks.

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Not all dogs have to go on walks for exercise, they can tug, play, fetch or other activities.

Correct!

Some dogs prefer to stay home than run errands or go on trips with us.

Correct!

Dogs can hold a grudge or stay mad at us

Correct! Dogs don’t hold grudges

When dogs bark and lunge on leash, they are being protective

Correct! Dogs are not always protecting us if they are barking on leash; in most cases they are afraid, nervous or stressed.

Dogs are stubborn

Correct! Dogs are not stubborn. If a dog is acting “stubborn” they may be confused, unsure, scared or unclear about what you want.

Any dog can be a service dog

Correct! Being a service dog takes special skills, the right personality and a lot of training.

A dog may wag their tail, as they bite someone or something

Correct! A wagging tail does not always mean the dog is happy. Tail wagging is often a sign of arousal, not always that the dog is happy.

Some dogs are not food motivated

Correct! Dogs that do not seem to be food motivated may be fearful.

A hyper dog is a happy dog

Correct! Hyper dogs are commonly misunderstood and, often, they are actually stressed.

The neck is the strongest part of a dogs body

Correct! A dog’s neck is not the strongest part of the body. The trachea and esophagus can be damaged easily when pressure from a collar is applied.

All dogs like to meet other dogs when they are on a walk

Correct! Many dogs do not like to be greeted by other dogs on walks.

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Correct!
Dogs don’t hold grudges

Correct!
Dogs are not always protecting us if they are barking on leash; in most cases they are afraid, nervous or stressed.

Correct!
Dogs are not stubborn. If a dog is acting “stubborn” they may be confused, unsure, scared or unclear about what you want.

Correct!
Being a service dog takes special skills, the right personality and a lot of training.

Correct!
A wagging tail does not always mean the dog is happy. Tail wagging is often a sign of arousal, not always that the dog is happy.

Correct!
Dogs that do not seem to be food motivated may be fearful.

Correct!
Hyper dogs are commonly misunderstood and, often, they are actually stressed.

Correct!
A dog’s neck is not the strongest part of the body. The trachea and esophagus can be damaged easily when pressure from a collar is applied.

Correct!
Many dogs do not like to be greeted by other dogs on walks.